Chicago, IL–June 27, 2006 – NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, and Roscartographia (The Russian Federal Agency for Geodesy and Cartography) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation to support the growth of the digital map industry in Russia. The memorandum acknowledges a mutual desire to promote the industry and raise awareness of the wide uses of digital map applications.

“NAVTEQ has enjoyed a positive presence in Russia and we look forward to enhancing our relationships in Russia through continued development of the NAVTEQ digital map database,” stated Yiannis Moissidis, Vice President of Business Development, Europe, Middle East and Africa for NAVTEQ.

NAVTEQ released its first commercial database of Russia in July, 2005. NAVTEQ CIS (formerly known as NT Data CIS) is NAVTEQ’s subsidiary in Russia..

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NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 1,900 employees located in 131 offices in 23 countries.

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